§ 40. Mr. ANSTRUTHER-GRAYasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office to what extent the Scottish section of the Territorial Army is below strength at the present time; and what steps, if any, are being taken by the War Office to deal with the situation?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Duff Cooper)The shortage of recruits for the Territorial Army in the Scottish Command on 1st November was approximately 3,500. As regards the second part of the question, I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply which I gave on 8th November to my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for East Kingston-upon-Hull (Brigadier-General Nation).
§ Mr. KIRKWOODIs the Minister not aware that the spirit of peace is abroad in Scotland, and not of war?